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Semi-truck driver in Lacey pileup crash didn't have a CDL, state patrol says
KOMO ^ | December 4, 2025 | Jeremy Harris

Posted on 12/11/2025 12:59:13 AM PST by xxqqzz

LACEY, Wash. — A commercial truck driver was arrested at the scene of a six-car pileup crash that involved a school bus in Lacey on Thursday morning.

According to the Washington State Patrol, the driver of a semi-truck that was hauling cars slammed into the back of the school bus just after 7:00 a.m. on I-5 near Martin Road.

Troopers said the driver of the semi did not have a commercial driver’s license, insurance, or a valid medical card.

“In this situation, there is a lot of negligence involved,” said Trooper Kameron Watts. “We actually dispatched some commercial vehicle enforcement officers to the scene to do a full-blown inspection of the truck itself and the paperwork all semi-truck drivers are supposed to have on them.”

(Excerpt) Read more at komonews.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Crime/Corruption; US: Washington
KEYWORDS: cdl; crash; truck
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Was hauling trucks. Charged with going to fast for conditions in rain. Driver did not have a commercial license or insurance. Does not say if foreigner or legally in US. Why isn't someone at company charged?
1 posted on 12/11/2025 12:59:13 AM PST by xxqqzz
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I meant was hauling cars.

Also driver was a Mexican citizen and resident.

“Officials identified the driver as Juan Hernandez-Santos, 40, of Huentitlan, Mexico. Hernandez-Santos was booked into the Thurston County Jail for a gross misdemeanor charge of operating a commercial vehicle without a valid license.”


2 posted on 12/11/2025 1:02:16 AM PST by xxqqzz
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“Juan Hernandez-Santos” sick of this BS


3 posted on 12/11/2025 1:41:32 AM PST by albie
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once again radical democratic states killing thier own people


4 posted on 12/11/2025 2:45:15 AM PST by ronnie raygun
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a valid medical card.

Huh?


5 posted on 12/11/2025 3:10:54 AM PST by Adder (End fascism...defeat all Democrats.)
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____did not__ have a commercial driver’s license, insurance, or a valid medical card.


6 posted on 12/11/2025 3:51:53 AM PST by riverrunner
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“Juan Hernandez-Santos” sick of this BS

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illegal immigrant drivers wrecking havoc on American roads is being reported almost weekly now.

wonder how much went unreported during brandon’s regime?


7 posted on 12/11/2025 4:25:54 AM PST by thinden (Buckle Up!)
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“Why isn’t someone at company charged?”

Note the author refused to name the company only stating it was in California.


8 posted on 12/11/2025 4:45:57 AM PST by TheDon (Remember the J6 political prisoners! Remember Ashli Babbitt!)
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Well, somebody seems to be letting this sort of thing happen more all the time. This calls for at least mucho jail time.


9 posted on 12/11/2025 5:09:08 AM PST by oldtech
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The incident was in Washington, not America


10 posted on 12/11/2025 5:18:42 AM PST by bert ( (KE. NP. +12) Quid Quid Nominatur Fabricatur)
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You have to pass a medical to hold a CDL.


11 posted on 12/11/2025 5:20:27 AM PST by TalBlack (Their god is government. Prepare for a religious war.https://freerepublic.com/perl/post?id=4322961%2)
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Yes, but jorge busho is proud of what he’s done.


12 posted on 12/11/2025 6:18:09 AM PST by LouAvul (The Old Testament is merely history. We only follow the New Testament, as well we must. )
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You have to pass a medical to hold a CDL

Every two years.

13 posted on 12/11/2025 6:26:47 AM PST by Jeff Chandler (The issue is never the issue. The issue is always the revolution.)
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Just crashing the trucks that Americans lacking CDLs refuse to crash. You know, an act of love.


14 posted on 12/11/2025 6:28:26 AM PST by Jeff Chandler (The issue is never the issue. The issue is always the revolution.)
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To: TalBlack

thank you.


15 posted on 12/11/2025 6:55:11 AM PST by Adder (End fascism...defeat all Democrats.)
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Truckers have to pass a physical of sorts

To get a CDL medical card, you need a DOT physical from a certified medical examiner listed on the FMCSA National Registry, proving you're healthy for driving commercial vehicles (GVW > 10k lbs, 15+ passengers, hazmat).

You must bring records, pass exams (vision, hearing, urine), get the Medical Examiner's Certificate (MEC), and submit it to your state's DMV to keep your CDL valid; it's usually good for up to 24 months.

16 posted on 12/11/2025 6:58:01 AM PST by OldHarbor
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“Looks like the cause of this collision is “speeds too fast for conditions” which caused the semi truck to lose control and jack knife. 6 additional cars are involved and a school bus.”

No, the cause was a guy who was illegally driving a commercial vehicle. And, probably because of immigration status, wasn’t arrested and charged with multiple crimes and traffic violations. And, since there was no mention in the article, there doesn’t seem to be an investigation of the company that hired and paid him.

These Democrat run governments put the value of getting those illegal votes over, quite literally in this case, the lives of our children. But hey, as long as Ferguson is in charge, all is good . . .


17 posted on 12/11/2025 7:17:14 AM PST by MCSETots (Le )
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Whoever hired this guy needs to be criminally charged. We have laws against this sort of hiring. Employers should be held responsible. That will stop most of this.


18 posted on 12/11/2025 7:28:24 AM PST by Gritty (The issue is never the issue. The issue is always the Revolution. - Saul Alinsky)
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“Juan Hernandez-Santos” sick of this BS

Stricker and more severe laws for punishment to include employers. Wrist slaps are not a deterrent.

19 posted on 12/11/2025 7:33:25 AM PST by 1Old Pro
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The company who hired him should be investigated for hiring him.


20 posted on 12/11/2025 8:31:35 AM PST by libertylover (The HBM (Has Been Media) is almost all AGENDA-DRIVEN and HATE-DRIVEN, not-truth driven.)
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